From Luxor: Half-Day West Bank Guided Tour including Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple with Lunch
From Luxor: Half-Day West Bank Guided Tour including Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple with Lunch
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
4 hours (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Expert local tour guide
Expert local tour guide
Convenient pick-up at your location
Convenient pick-up at your location
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Explore Luxor’s ancient wonders with this half-day guided tour, featuring visits to the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. Starting with a convenient hotel pickup from your base in Luxor, you'll travel comfortably by air-conditioned vehicle to meet an expert Egyptologist guide who will lead you through these historic sites. The Valley of the Kings, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, served as the burial ground for New Kingdom pharaohs over 3,000 years ago.
Explore Luxor’s ancient wonders with this half-day guided tour, featuring visits to the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. Starting with a convenient hotel pickup from your base in Luxor, you'll travel comfortably by air-conditioned vehicle to meet an expert Egyptologist guide who will lead you through these historic sites. The Valley of the Kings, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, served as the burial ground for New Kingdom pharaohs over 3,000 years ago.
Discover the Valley of the Kings on a private or shared guided tour, where royal tombs adorned with vivid wall paintings have endured for over 3,000 years.
Experience the Temple of Hatshepsut, an awe-inspiring cliffside monument dedicated to Egypt’s renowned female pharaoh.
Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, two majestic statues that have stood tall for more than 3,400 years.
Learn about ancient Egyptian history and burial customs through engaging commentary from your expert Egyptologist guide.
Enjoy a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned vehicle with convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off services, including bottled water.
Access with a shared or private guided tour (based on option selected)
Use of round-trip hotel transfers between East and West Banks
Admission to an Egyptologist guide speaking French, English, Spanish, Italian, German languages (multilingual expertise included)
Inclusion of local Egyptian lunch meal during the tour
Ticket granting entry into the Valley of the Kings (based on option selected)
Entry pass for Hatshepsut Temple (based on option selected)
Pause at Colossi of Memnon
Gratuities
Unlisted Personal Costs and Activities
Hotel Pickups Beyond Luxor (Extra Fee Possible)
Valley of the Kings temple entrance with ancient hieroglyphics, Luxor, Egypt.
A half-day guided tour from Luxor offers a shared or private journey to the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, with hotel pickup included. Explore Luxor’s ancient wonders on this insightful adventure.
Start Your Adventure
The experience begins at your hotel in Luxor where you’ll be picked up for travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to meet a professional Egyptologist guide. Here, the day's highlights will be introduced and any questions answered.
Tour Highlights
Valley of the Kings
This UNESCO World Heritage site served as the burial ground for New Kingdom pharaohs over 3,000 years ago. Known for its richly decorated tombs, it includes the legendary resting place of Tutankhamun.
- Visit three royal tombs with detailed wall paintings and hieroglyphs depicting ancient beliefs about the afterlife.
- Learn about burial rituals and the significance of this valley as a final resting place for rulers like Ramses II, noting that entry to some areas is optional and may incur an extra cost.
Hatshepsut Temple
Crafted into cliffs at Deir el-Bahari, Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple honors one of Egypt's few female pharaohs. This site stands out for its innovative design and historical importance.
- Admire the three-tiered terraces and colonnades that showcase ancient Egyptian engineering prowess.
- Hear about Queen Hatshepsut’s reign from your expert guide, exploring her impact on Egyptian history.
Colossi of Memnon
Pause to capture photos at these two colossal statues that have guarded the entrance to Amenhotep III's lost temple for over 3,400 years.
- Each statue stands 18 meters tall, representing the scale and artistry of ancient Thebes.
- The Colossi are among Luxor’s most recognizable monuments, famed in antiquity for their mysterious “singing” at dawn.
Tomb interior with ancient Egyptian wall paintings in the Valley of the Kings.
Tourist walking towards Hatshepsut Temple in Valley of the Kings, Egypt.
Valley of the Kings temple entrance with ancient hieroglyphics, Luxor, Egypt.
Tomb interior with ancient Egyptian wall paintings in the Valley of the Kings.
Tourist walking towards Hatshepsut Temple in Valley of the Kings, Egypt.
Corridor with hieroglyphs in the tomb of Ramesses IV, Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt.
What to bring
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, as there will be a lot of uneven ground to cover during the tour.
- Come prepared with sun protection like hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
- If needed at pickup or entry, have a valid photo ID that matches your booking details.
Ensure you carry cash or a credit card for any personal expenses incurred during the tour.
What’s not allowed
- Luggage such as large bags and suitcases cannot be brought on this experience.
- Pets are prohibited from joining this excursion.
- The consumption of alcohol or drugs is strictly forbidden during the tour.
Food and beverages (except bottled water) must not be taken into the vehicle.
Accessibility
This experience does not accommodate wheelchairs.
Additional information
- An optional visit to Tutankhamun’s tomb can be arranged for an extra fee, payable on site.
- Pickup and drop-off services are included only from hotels within Luxor (West or East Bank); additional charges apply for pickups outside of Luxor.
- Tour price does not cover gratuities (tips) or personal expenses.
- The tour runs regardless of weather conditions; dress appropriately.
Bottled water will be provided during the tour.
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and deities on tomb walls in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt.
White stone sarcophagus in the Valley of the Kings tomb, Luxor, Egypt, with hieroglyphs.
Corridor with hieroglyphs in the tomb of Ramesses IV, Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt.
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and deities on tomb walls in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt.
White stone sarcophagus in the Valley of the Kings tomb, Luxor, Egypt, with hieroglyphs.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection like a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to ensure you enjoy your tour comfortably on uneven surfaces.
Carry cash or a credit card for any personal expenses during the visit as these are not included in the package.
If required at pickup or entry, make sure to bring a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking to avoid any issues with verification.
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